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Man wanted for Aggravated Assault
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:55pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service West General Investigation Section is asking for public assistance to locate a suspect involved in an aggravated assault incident.
On January 4, 2020, a man was assaulted by another man at the intersection of Ottawa Road 29 and Keatley Road. The victim suffered extensive injuries and was subsequently hospitalised.
Owen JONES, 21 years old, of no fixed address has been charged with aggravated assault...
Man to identify in Blackheath Street Break and Enter
Posted on Monday, March 09, 2020 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 9, 2020 10:15am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a residential break and enter that occurred in the 1400 block of Blackheath Street in Orleans.
On February 20th at approximately 7:20pm, an unidentified male was observed attempting to enter a residence on Blackheath Street in Orleans. The male is believed to have arrived and left the area on foot.
The person of...
Join us tomorrow for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics: Freezin’ for a Reason!
Posted on Friday, March 06, 2020 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 6, 2020 1:15 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service invites you to join us at the 6th Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics taking place at Algonquin College (north side of ‘P’ Building) on Saturday, March 7, in partnership with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR).
The Polar Plunge takes place in several cities across Canada and raises much-needed funds for the athletes and families of Special Olympics Ontario.
“Law enforcement agencies...
Celebrating OPS women past, present and future
Posted on Friday, March 06, 2020 05:30 AM
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The Bytown Police was formed in 1855, but it would be 58 years before Flora Campbell became the first woman to take the oath to serve and protect.
Initially, she ran the telephone switchboard. Over her 21-year career, she largely dealt with charged women appearing in court, and if charges were dismissed, she helped them find employment.
When Flora resigned in 1935, she wasn’t replaced because her role was considered to be that of a social worker. However, with pressure from local women’s...
Correction to Update: Man identified in Hobin Street commercial robbery
Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2020 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 9:00am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit would like to thank the public for its help in identifying the person of interest in relation to the armed robbery on Hobin Street.
The man has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 3:00pmMan to identify in Hobin Street...
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